Stampin' Mama: A mama that stamps

Bake it, Make it & Take it Online Course

There's still time to register for this class! Read below for more info!

The winner of the free pass to this course is....

Georgette Valliere! Congrats!

Erika - you are the most creative person I've come across! You are continously coming up with new ideas and projects that are absolutely beautiful and appealing to everyone. I love looking at your emails and to see what you have new up your sleeve.
I would love to have the opportunity to get selected. I love to stamp, esp. Stampin Up, but have little time and lack a lot of imagination, I am always looking for new ideas. Keep up the great work!
Posted by: Georgette Valliere | March 08, 2010 at 07:53 PM

We all know that people love the presentation of our gifts just as much as they love the actual gifts. How many times have you made a food gift and wished you could give it with something more than just plastic wrap and a quick card taped on top?

As someone who has grown up in the good business her whole life, as well owning a professional catering business for 7 years, I have created a unique and original class with my own recipes and packaging ideas. The projects in this class are great for family gatherings, bake sales, holidays or just because....and they're fun to do with the whole family. The "Bake it, Make it & Take it" Online Course will walk you through techniques to create 5 delicious food gifts PLUS the beautiful packaging to make the perfect presentation.

From March 22-26, a new "Bake it, Make it & Take it" PDF file will be loaded to the site. You'll use these over and over again AND you'll have some new recipes to add to your collection!

The Class includes:

* 5 days of techniques and instruction encompassing a total of 5 projects & recipes - including a Mini-Loaf carrier, a See-Thru Stack-it cookie box, a Peek-a-boo muffin bag, a Chocolate Lolli-pop flower pot and a Birthday Cupcake Party-on-the-go.

* Full color, step-by-step photos - each day's project will feature photos of every step of the project so that it's easy to understand.

* Detailed instructional tutorials

* Supply lists for all techniques

* Full recipes for the baked goods - including printable recipe cards that you can add to your recipe box, as well as decorate and tuck into an envelope and add to your gift.

* Baking and kitchen tips & tricks

* Extra sample photos of multiple projects - You'll see how different takes on the same project can yield diverse and beautiful results.

* PDF files so you can print out the tutorial to keep in a binder to go back to every time you'd like to create these projects again!

* Video tutorials to walk you through techniques & baking - You'll get an inside view of my kitchen while I walk you through the recipes in this course, as well as videos showcasing some of the techniques used at my crafting desk.

(This course will be archived for 3 months so you'll have access to it during and after the course so you can create at your own pace)

Course registration: $25.97

NEW CLASS OPTION: You now have the option to purchase this course as a Tutorial CD!
By choosing this option, you can have the convenience of having this entire class, plus the PDF files,
all loaded onto one CD!
Bake it, Make it & Take it Tutorial CD: $29.97

Price includes shipping.
Tutorial CDs will start mailing March 29th.

The "Bake it, Make it & Take it" Online Course will have you creating delicious goodies, creating wonderful smells in the kitchen and give you the perfect gift packaging for your goodies. I look forward to having you in class!

Once you've registered, your Paypal receipt is your confirmation for the class. About a week before class starts, you'll receive an invitation granting you special "student only" access to the course site so that you can start getting your "creative groove" on once the class starts on March 22nd!

If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]

Creating with Felt and The Big Shot die cutting machine

It seems I never get tired of hand stitching. I can take it with me anywhere I go and the Big Shot makes cutting fabric and felt so easy. I can literally decide to make something 5 min. before I walk out the door, shoot some felt through the Big Shot die cutting machine, grab my little sewing basket and be on my way. I've done this many times!

These cell phone cases, made with the Top Note die, are quick and easy and I've gotten them down to a science of making them in about an hour and a half each (give or take a little, depending on how much I embellish them).

Besides just using the Top Note die for the cell phone case, I really enjoy using other Big Shot dies to cut out felt pieces to use as my embellishments. The intricate details that can be cut with the Big Shot are amazing! It would take forever for me to cut some of these things out with scissors and they wouldn't look near as good.

I recently finished teaching my "Be a Big Shot with Felt" online course and got great reviews on it. Everyone loved the projects and were surprised at how much you could do with felt in the Big Shot.

Even though the online course is over, the good news is that you can still purchase the Tutorial CD and you'll get all 5 projects included in the course, plus the bonus file I added to this class. You now have the option to purchase this course as a Tutorial CD!
By choosing this option, you can have the convenience of having this entire class, plus the PDF files, all loaded onto one CD!
Be a Big Shot with Felt Tutorial CD: $29.95

Price includes shipping.

The Tutorial CD includes:

* Techniques and instruction encompassing a total of 5 projects - you'll learn to make a felt cell phone case, embroidered felt basket, a beautiful felt scarf, and embellished felt purse and a groovy felt and beaded door curtain reminiscent of the 1960s. 

* Full color, step-by-step photos - each day's project will feature photos of every step of the project so that it's easy to understand.

* Detailed instructional tutorials

* Supply lists for all techniques

* Extra sample photos of multiple projects - You'll see how different takes on the same project can yield diverse and beautiful results.

* PDF files so you can print out the tutorial to keep in a binder to go back to every time you'd like to create these projects again!

 * Video tutorials to walk you through techniques - Some techniques are much easier learned when watching through a video. For visual learners, these videos are a huge plus. Because you'll be learning basic embroidery stitches to decorate your projects, these videos will make the learning process so much easier.

Be a Big Shot with Felt Tutorial CD: $29.95

Price includes shipping.

Be a Big Shot with Felt Online Course coming up!

The Big Shot die cutting machine can be used for so much more than paper. There's a whole world of textiles out there that can be put through your Big Shot (and other brands of die cutting machines). If you've been looking for a new way to use your Big Shot, this class is a great introduction to using felt for fast and easy projects that are great for beginners, but also a nice change of pace for those that are familiar with working with textiles and hand stitching.

The "Be a Big Shot with Felt" Online Course will walk you through techniques to create 5 amazing projects, using a material that's both inexpensive and easy to use. You'll also learn basic embroidery, which has been a lost art that seems to be coming back to the crafting world.

From February 22-26, a new "Be a Big Shot with Felt" PDF file will be loaded to the site. You'll use these over and over again!

 

The Class includes:

* 5 days of techniques and instruction encompassing a total of 5 projects - you'll learn to make a felt cell phone case, embroidered felt basket, a beautiful felt scarf, and embellished felt purse and a groovy felt and beaded door curtain reminiscent of the 1960s. 

* Full color, step-by-step photos - each day's project will feature photos of every step of the project so that it's easy to understand.

* Detailed instructional tutorials

* Supply lists for all techniques

* Extra sample photos of multiple projects - You'll see how different takes on the same project can yield diverse and beautiful results.

* PDF files so you can print out the tutorial to keep in a binder to go back to every time you'd like to create these projects again!

* Video tutorials to walk you through techniques - Some techniques are much easier learned when watching through a video. For visual learners, these videos are a huge plus. Because you'll be learning basic embroidery stitches to decorate your projects, these videos will make the learning process so much easier.

* NEW!!! This course will also have Exclusive Chat Sessions each night so that you can ask questions and get live help!

(This course will be archived for 3 months so you'll have access to it during and after the course so you can create at your own pace)

 

Course registration: $25.95

NEW CLASS OPTION: You now have the option to purchase this course as a Tutorial CD!
By choosing this option, you can have the convenience of having this entire class, plus the PDF files,
all loaded onto one CD!
Be a Big Shot with Felt Tutorial CD: $29.95

Price includes shipping.
Tutorial CDs will start mailing February 28th.

The "Be a Big Shot with Felt" Online Course will have you using and looking at your Big Shot (or other die-cutting machine) in a whole new way and I look forward to having you in class!

Once you've registered, your Paypal receipt is your confirmation for the class. About a week before class starts, you'll receive an invitation granting you special "student only" access to the course site so that you can start getting your "creative groove" on once the class starts on February 22nd!

If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]

New online course - Be a Big Shot with Felt!

REGISTER EARLY AND GET A $3 DISCOUNT!

The Big Shot die cutting machine can be used for so much more than paper. There's a whole world of textiles out there that can be put through your Big Shot (and other brands of die cutting machines). If you've been looking for a new way to use your Big Shot, this class is a great introduction to using felt for fast and easy projects that are great for beginners, but also a nice change of pace for those that are familiar with working with textiles and hand stitching.

The "Be a Big Shot with Felt" Online Course will walk you through techniques to create 5 amazing projects, using a material that's both inexpensive and easy to use. You'll also learn basic embroidery, which has been a lost art that seems to be coming back to the crafting world.

From February 22-26, a new "Be a Big Shot with Felt" PDF file will be loaded to the site. You'll use these over and over again!

 

The Class includes:

* 5 days of techniques and instruction encompassing a total of 5 projects - you'll learn to make a felt cell phone case, embroidered felt basket, a beautiful felt scarf, and embellished felt purse and a groovy felt and beaded door curtain reminiscent of the 1960s. 

* Full color, step-by-step photos - each day's project will feature photos of every step of the project so that it's easy to understand.

* Detailed instructional tutorials

* Supply lists for all techniques

* Extra sample photos of multiple projects - You'll see how different takes on the same project can yield diverse and beautiful results.

* PDF files so you can print out the tutorial to keep in a binder to go back to every time you'd like to create these projects again!

* Video tutorials to walk you through techniques - Some techniques are much easier learned when watching through a video. For visual learners, these videos are a huge plus. Because you'll be learning basic embroidery stitches to decorate your projects, these videos will make the learning process so much easier.

* NEW!!! This course will also have Exclusive Chat Sessions each night so that you can ask questions and get live help!

(This course will be archived for 3 months so you'll have access to it during and after the course so you can create at your own pace)

 
Register early and get a discount!

From now through February 12th, you can register for this course with an "Early Bird" discount!
Course registration: $22.95

(course will be $25.95 after February 13th)

NEW CLASS OPTION: You now have the option to purchase this course as a Tutorial CD!
By choosing this option, you can have the convenience of having this entire class, plus the PDF files,
all loaded onto one CD!
Be a Big Shot with Felt Tutorial CD: $29.95

Price includes shipping.
Tutorial CDs will start mailing February 28th.

The "Be a Big Shot with Felt" Online Course will have you using and looking at your Big Shot (or other die-cutting machine) in a whole new way and I look forward to having you in class!

Once you've registered, your Paypal receipt is your confirmation for the class. About a week before class starts, you'll receive an invitation granting you special "student only" access to the course site so that you can start getting your "creative groove" on once the class starts on February 22nd!

If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]

Winners of the Art with Heart Course & Early Bird special ends today!

I'm so incredibly excited about this upcoming course! I love meshing my papercrafting supplies with other art supplies to create amazing pieces of art. It really fires up my creative soul and I'm always astounded at the new things I learn along the way simply by letting my creativity take over and do its own thing.

I'm also excited to announce the two lucky winners that took part in my Give-Away. They'll each be winning a FREE pass to the Art with Heart Online Course.

There's still time to register for this course.....the Early Bird Special runs out tonight, so if you'd like to save a little, make sure you register before the evening is out! Click here for details: Art with Heart Online Course.

And now for the winners!

Congrats to:

Erika! You inspire me! I look forward to reading and peaking at your 2010 work and it is nice to have new inspiration for the new year! Happy New Year! Sandy

Posted by: Sandy Urback-Barrera | January 05, 2010 at 09:54 AM 

and........

Wow, I have been keeping an eye on your blog and you are so talented. I am excited with fingers crossed to be the lucky winner.
Posted by: Carri McMullen | January 07, 2010 at 06:46 PM 

I wish for you all to have a beautiful and creative weekend!  ~~~ Erika

NEW Online Course - "Art with Heart"

Register early and get a discount!

There's an artist in each and every one of us. Sometimes we know it, other times we don't, but it's there....waiting to break loose! We may not all be the next Monet or da Vinci, but we all have art inside that wants to come out. The "Art with Heart" online course is a great leaping off point for those that want to start creating beautiful art with their existing paper crafting stash, but it's also a great twist for those that have already been creating for some time but want to try something completely different.

The "Art with Heart" Online Course will walk you through techniques to create 5 amazing projects, using most of what you have in your paper crafting stash.

From January 18-22, a new "Art with Heart" PDF file will be loaded to the site. You'll use
these over and over again!

The Class includes:

* 5 days of techniques and instruction encompassing a total of 5 projects
* Full color, step-by-step photos
* Detailed instructional tutorials
* Supply lists for all techniques
* Extra sample photos of multiple projects
* PDF files so you can print out the tutorial to keep in a binder to go back to every time
you'd like to create these projects again!

This course was created to use things that you most likely already have in your crafting stash
so you're probably all ready to get creating!

(This course will be archived for 3 months so you'll have access to it during and after the course so you can create at your own pace)

Register early and get a discount!
From now through January 8th, you can register for this course with an "Early Bird" discount!
Course registration: $24.95

(course will be $25.95 after January 9th)

NEW CLASS OPTION: You now have the option to purchase this course as a Tutorial CD!
By choosing this option, you can have the convenience of having this entire class, plus the PDF files, all loaded onto one CD!

Art with Heart Tutorial CD: $29.95

Price includes shipping.

Tutorial CDs will start mailing January 25th.

The "Art with Heart Gifts" Online Course will have you using and looking at your paper-crafting supplies in a whole new way and I look forward to having you in class!

Once you've registered, your Paypal receipt is your confirmation for the class. About a week before class starts, you'll receive an invitation granting you special "student only" access to the course site so that you can start getting your "creative groove" on once the class starts on January 18th!

If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]

THIS GIVE-AWAY IS OVER....WINNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN. THANKS!

Two lucky winners will receive FREE tuition to this course!

*** This Give-Away is NOT limited to where you live.....so even if you are outside of the US or Canada, you can still participate.***

Leave a comment on this post for your chance to win this download for FREE!

I'll pick the winners with the random number generator on Friday (Jan. 8th) at 11 am Eastern Time and announce them here!

Spread the groovy love and send your friends over to enter, too! And while you're at it, if you haven't already signed up for my mailing list (which is that little box ALL THE WAY at the top of my blog, on the left side of my side bar), pop your email address into that box so that you don't miss out on any of the fun stuff I have going on outside of this blog, along with newsletters and more!

"Happy Birthday to Me" Give-Away!

Happy Birthday to Me Give-Away!

I meant to do this yesterday, which was my actual birthday, but I was having too much fun taking the day off from work, baking cookies with a dear friend, working on some personal projects and spending time with my family.

I turned 33 yesterday and I have a few gifts to give away!

Most of you know how much I love dabbling in all sorts of art forms. Creating on canvas is definitely a favorite of mine. It includes paper and paint, two of my favorite mediums.

I created this canvas while I was putting together my Creating with Canvas Tutorial CD and now it's going to go to a lucky winner!

But that's not the only gift I'm giving away. I'll be giving 3 GIFTS away!

The grand prize winner will get:

This beautiful hand-signed 12 x 14 inch mixed media canvas PLUS the Creating with Canvas Tutorial CD so they can learn to create their own amazing canvas creations! 

Two more lucky winners will get:

The Creating with Canvas Tutorial CD 

(PS - The Creating with Canvas Tutorial CDs are available for sale and ready to ship immediately!)

*** This Give-Away is NOT limited to where you live.....so even if you are outside of the US or Canada, you can still participate.***

So......what do you need to do to enter this Groovy Give-Away?

Leave a comment with a random bit of advice for my 33rd year!

Get more entries into the drawing by linking this post on Twitter, Facebook or your blog! Leave a comment with a link for each place you've linked to!

I'll pick the winners randomly from a hat on Tuesday (12/29) at 11 am Eastern Time and announce the winner here!

Spread the groovy love and send your friends over to enter, too! And while you're at it, if you haven't already signed up for my mailing list (which is that little box ALL THE WAY at the top of my blog, right under my picture), pop your email address into that box so that you don't miss out on any of the fun stuff I have going on outside of this blog, along with newsletters and more!

Thanks for reading!
-Erika

New Online Course - Last Minute Holiday Gifts & Give-Away

 

LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS ENTRY TO WIN THIS CLASS FOR FREE!

Register early and get a discount!

Taught by Your Online Course Mentor: Erika Martin (Stampin' Mama)

With the holidays right around the corner and the economy making us tighten our holiday
spending, many of us are looking to create beautiful and meaningful handmade gifts. Do you need some fast, easy and inexpensive gifts right away for the holidays? Then the "Last Minute Holiday Gifts" online course is just what you need to have you creating gifts that are perfect for giving as holiday gifts or to bring to get togethers for a gift swap or as a hostess gift at the parties you attend.

The "Last Minute Holiday Gifts" Online Course will walk you through techniques to create 5 amazing projects, using most of what you have in your paper crafting stash.

The "Last Minute Holiday Gifts" is the next of MANY online courses offered
right here on the Paper Craft Planet.

From December 14-18, a new "Last Minute Holiday Gifts" PDF file will be loaded to the site. You'll use
these over and over again!

The Class includes:

* 5 days of techniques and instruction encompassing a total of 5 projects
* Full color, step-by-step photos
* Detailed instructional tutorials
* Supply lists for all techniques
* Extra sample photos of multiple projects
* PDF files so you can print out the tutorial to keep in a binder to go back to every time
you'd like to create these projects again!

This course was created to use things that you most likely already have in your crafting stash
so you're probably all ready to get creating!

(This course will be archived for 3 months so you'll have access to it during and after the course so you can create at your own pace)

Register early and get a discount!
From now through December 10th, you can register for this course with an "Early Bird" discount!
Course registration: $24.95

(course will be $25.95 after December 11th)

The "Last Minute Holiday Gifts" Online Course will have you using and looking at your paper-crafting supplies in a whole new way and I look forward to having you in class!

Once you've registered, your Paypal receipt is your confirmation for the class. About a week before class starts, you'll receive an invitation granting you special "student only" access to the course site so that you can start getting your "creative groove" on once the class starts on December 14th!

If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]

Two lucky winners will receive FREE tuition to this course!

*** This Give-Away is NOT limited to where you live.....so even if you are outside of the US or Canada, you can still participate.***

Leave a comment on this post for your chance to win this download for FREE!

I'll pick the winners with the random number generator on Thursday (Dec. 10th) at 11 am Eastern Time and announce them here!

Spread the groovy love and send your friends over to enter, too! And while you're at it, if you haven't already signed up for my mailing list (which is that little box ALL THE WAY at the top of my blog, on the left side of my side bar), pop your email address into that box so that you don't miss out on any of the fun stuff I have going on outside of this blog, along with newsletters and more!

And the winners are.....

Thanks for all the great responses and to all of you that wanted to win this course! I'm getting the tutorials ready to go up this week and Day 1 is all ready to go for tomorrow morning.

I know I said I was going to give away free tuition to this course to ONE lucky winner, but instead, I decided to give away TWO prizes!

The two winners are:

Cheryl Sims:

Oh my Erika, I sure would love to win this course. Your tutorials are so fantastic. Thanks for considering me.
Cheryl Sims
Posted by: Cheryl Sims | October 23, 2009 at 02:18 PM

and Melissa Riker:

I'd love to win this course I just found your blog and love it! Thanks! Melissa
Posted by: Melissa Riker | October 24, 2009 at 10:15 AM 

There's still time to sign up for this course if you're interested in taking it! The projects are amazing and they're just in time for holiday gift-giving, but a simple change in color and stamp set will make these projects great for giving gifts year round!

Check out the course description and registration info here:

"Packaging Extravaganza" Online Course

Groovy Give-Away Friday! "Packaging Extravaganza" Online Course

Groovy Give-Away Friday is BACK!

With the new "Packaging Extravaganza" Online Course starting this coming Monday, I thought that would make a great prize for this Give-Away!

One lucky winner will receive FREE tuition to course....starting on Monday!

*** This Give-Away is NOT limited to where you live.....so even if you are outside of the US or Canada, you can still participate.***

Leave a comment on this post for your chance at getting one of my Class Tutorial CDs for FREE!

I'll pick the winners with the random number generator on Sunday (10/25) at 11 am Eastern Time and announce them here!

Spread the groovy love and send your friends over to enter, too! And while you're at it, if you haven't already signed up for my mailing list (which is that little box ALL THE WAY at the top of my blog, on the left side of my side bar), pop your email address into that box so that you don't miss out on any of the fun stuff I have going on outside of this blog, along with newsletters and more!

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If you'd like to take part in the course, there's still time to register...check out the information below!

We all know that oftentimes, the packaging is just as much of a gift as the gift itself.With the holidays coming just around the corner, as well as needing unique and beautiful packaging any time of the year, this new class is sure to ignite your imagination and give you new ideas to present your special gifts.

The "Packaging Extravaganza" Online Course will walk you through techniques to create packaging that is truly unique yet not overwhelming to make. Creating your own packaging not only shows you took the time to create something special for someone, but it also gives you a reason to get creative during the holiday season and it's also very cost effective.
The "Packaging Extravaganza Course" is the next of MANY online courses offered
right here on the Paper Craft Planet.

From October 26-30, a new "Packaging Extravaganza" PDF file will be loaded to the site. You'll use these over and over again!

The Class includes:

* 5 days of techniques and instruction encompassing a total of 7 projects
* Full color, step-by-step photos
* Detailed instructional tutorials
* Supply lists for all techniques
* Extra sample photos of multiple projects
* PDF files so you can print out the tutorial to keep in a binder to go back to every time
you'd like to create pages and albums again!
* Video tutorials showcasing techniques you can use on your cards.

This course was created to use things that you most likely already have in your crafting stash
so you're probably all ready to get creating!

(This course will be archived for 3 months so you'll have access to it during and after the course so you can create at your own pace)

Class starts Monday -register TODAY!
Course registration: $25.95

NEW CLASS OPTION: You now have the option to purchase this course as a Tutorial CD!

By choosing this option, you can have the convenience of having this entire class, plus the PDF files, all loaded onto one CD!

Packaging Extravaganza Course Tutorial CD: $29.95

Price includes shipping.
Tutorial CDs will be ready to ship starting November 1st.


The "Packaging Extravaganza" Online Course will take your paper crafting to a whole new level and I look forward to having you in class!

If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]